State Dept.: A Third American Was Killed in GermanWings Crash

The name is being withheld pending the family’s notification

"We are deeply saddened by the news that GermanWings flight 9525 crashed in Southern France on its way from Barcelona, Spain to Dusseldorf, Germany yesterday. At this time we can confirm the deaths of U.S. citizens Yvonne Selke and Emily Selke. We are in contact with family members are we extend our deepest condolences to families and loved ones of the 150 people on board. We can also confirm that a third U.S. citizen was on board the flight. We are in touch with the family but we're not releasing the name at this time out of respect for the family."

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